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My Happy Life
My Happy Life
Author: Lydia Millet
At the opening of My Happy Life, the unnamed narrator has been abandoned in a locked room of a deserted mental hospital. She hasn't seen the nice man who brings her food in days; so she's eaten the soap, the toothpaste, and even tried to eat the plaster on her walls — a dietary adventure that ended none too well. This woman's story, covering d...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781933368764
ISBN-10: 1933368764
Publication Date: 4/4/2007
Pages: 160
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Soft Skull Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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Helpful Score: 2
This is one of the most unique books I have read in years. The story, told in first person, is tragic and heartbreaking, yet the reader cannot help but feel oddly uplifted by the protagonist's sunny outlook. The writing is beautiful, and the narrator's innocence despite all the tragedy in her life is touching. Although disturbing, this slim little novel is a must read.
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